By Lou Harry
INDIANA---Amateur sports capital of the world? Perhaps. But central Indiana is also well on its way to being the arts competition capital of the world thanks to a nearly year-round series of “Who’s the best?” battles across the A&E spectrum. The honoring of the winner didn’t diminish the talents of the others. And, I’m guessing, the great word of mouth from the outstanding show will help grow the competition, spark the competitors, and increase the prestige of the award for the winner. As paradoxical as it might seem, picking a winner actually can create a win-win situation. [link]
A&O short-list of just some of Indianapolis' Arts Competitions:
- ARTI Awards are presented by the Arts Council of Indianapolis each year to kick off the season.
- Art vs. Art is won September 27 at the Vogue.
- The American Pianists Association and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis both put Indianapolis on the worldwide arts map.
- The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards will be given out in October
- Both the Penrod Arts Fair and the Broad Ripple Art Fair are juried competitions.
- In late July, Great American Songbook High School Vocal Competition and the Indianapolis International Film Festival.
- Heartland Film Festival winners will be announced in October.
- Drum Corps International’s marchingband competition at Lucas Oil Stadium in August.
- Music for All Band's Grand National band competition at Lucas Oil in November.
- Indiana State Fair features storytelling, singing, piano playing, fiddling, cookie decorating, and even creative sewing competitions.
- ComedySportz improvisation competition on any given weekend.
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